Radiodetection RD7000 Plus, User Manual

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Care and maintenance

The locator and transmitter are robust, durable and weatherproof. However 
you can extend your equipment’s life by following these care and maintenance guidelines.

General

Store the equipment in a clean and dry environment.
Ensure all terminals and connection sockets are clean, free of debris and corrosion and 
are undamaged.
Do not use this equipment when damaged or faulty.

Batteries and power supply

Use good quality Alkaline or NiMH batteries only.
When using an AC adapter, use only Radiodetection approved adapters.
Only use Radiodetection approved Li-Ion battery packs.
Batteries should be disposed of in accordance with your company’s work practice, and/ 
or any relevant laws or guidelines in your country.

Cleaning

 WARNING! Do not attempt to clean this equipment when it is powered or 

connected to any power source, including batteries, adapters and live cables.

Ensure the equipment is clean and dry whenever possible.
Clean this equipment with soft, moistened cloth.
If using this equipment in foul water systems or other areas where biological hazards may 
be present, use an appropriate disinfectant.
Do not use abrasive materials or chemicals as they may damage the casing, including the 
reflective labels.
Do not use high pressure hoses.

Disassembly

Do not attempt to disassemble this equipment under any circumstances. The locator and 
transmitter contain no user serviceable parts.
Disassembly may damage the equipment and or reduce its performance and may void the 
manufacturer’s warranty.

Service and maintenance

The locator and transmitter are designed so that they do not require regular calibration. 
However, as with all safety equipment, it is recommended that they are serviced at least 
once a year either at Radiodetection or an approved repair center.

Regularly check your equipment using eCert; this automatic validation test ensures the 
equipment is valid according to its original factory calibration.

NOTE: Service by non-approved service centers or operators may void the 
manufacturer’s warranty.

Radiodetection products, including this guide, are under continuous development and are 
subject to change without notice. Go to 

www.radiodetection.com

 or contact your local 

Radiodetection representative for the latest information regarding the locator 
or any Radiodetection product.

RD Manager

The RD Manager is the locator system PC companion and it allows you to 
manage and customize your locator. It also allows software upgrades to both the locator 
and transmitter.
You can use RD Manager to register your products to obtain 2 years extended warranty, 
setup your locator by performing a number of maintenance tasks such adjusting date 
and time, activating and de-activating active frequencies or RF markers, or by setting-up 
functions like CALSafe or Strike

Alert.

RD Manager is also used to retrieve and analyze internal logged data (PLM and TLM 
only).
RD Manager is compatible with PCs running Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 
and Windows 8.
For more information about RD Manager refer to its operation manual.

To obtain RD Manager:

1.  Go to

 www.radiodetection.com/RDManager

.

2.  Follow the instructions.

Software Upgrades

From time to time, Radiodetection may release software upgrades to enhance features 
and improve performance of the locator or transmitter.
Software upgrades are free of charge.
You can check if your products are up-to-date or upgrade them by using the RD Manager 
software upgrade screen. Refer to its operation manual for further information.
E-mail alerts and notification of new software releases are sent to all registered users.

NOTE: To be able upgrade your products software you need to have created an 
account using RD Manager and you need a live internet connection. An optional 
special PSU adaptor may be required to update your transmitter software.